Roland TR-909

thumb|right|Roland TR-909 The Roland TR-909 Rhythm Composer, commonly known as the 909, is a drum machine introduced by Roland Corporation in 1983, succeeding the TR-808. It was the first Roland drum machine to use samples for some sounds, and the first with MIDI functionality, allowing it to synchronize with other devices. Though a commercial failure, it influenced the development of electronic dance music genres such as techno, house and acid house. Quotes about the Roland TR-909 The TR-909, with it's harder sound, found a home in the nascent Detroit techno (or Detroit House as it was initially called) where the soulful vocals and vibes of house were replaced by a harder edged futurist sensibility. And which commenced the near fetishisation of the instruments that made it, including especially the TR-909. Oli Freke of Mixmag (April 26, 2021) External links